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Wood Finish Color Series Oil-based Clear Tint Base Semi-transparent Tintable Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Wood Finish Color Series Oil-based Clear Tint Base Semi-transparent Tintable Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

4.2
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 4.2 out of 5
142 Reviews


63% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this wood stain for its rich, accurate color, easy application, and durable finish. Most highlight vibrant, true-to-palette results with excellent grain visibility and professional appearance. The thick consistency enables full coverage in one coat with quick drying times, making it approachable for beginners. Many note the oil-based formula outperforms water-based alternatives in longevity and fade resistance. Some mention the product sits on the surface rather than penetrating deeply, and a few report inconsistent results with custom colors. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend it for reliable, long-lasting finishes.

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142 Customer Reviews

GREAT PRODUCT

Would Recommend

This products was purchased for the trim in my bedroom. It covered perfectly and looks GREAT.

September 7, 2026
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Excellent product

Would Recommend

I am extremely satisfied with this product. Perfect coverage and color. Easy to apply. Looks beautiful. Thank you

September 6, 2026
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Nice stain

Would Recommend

Good quality stain. Custom color looked great. Covered as expected.

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poor service for a stain that doesn't dry

Would Not Recommend

When we bought this the person in the paint department seemed surly as if we were bothering him even though there was no one else seeking help. The stain has ruined the wooden piece I was working on. The stain doesn't seem to dry and runs and is extremely blotchy. I do not recommend this stain or at least the way it was mixed or formulated.

August 15, 2026
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We are so sorry for your displeasing experience. Please either reach out to your local Lowe’s store or call Lowe’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 fo...

MINWAXAugust 17, 2026

MINWAX

Looks great

Would Recommend

I decided to try a colorful stain instead of my normal classic wood colors. I tried the Marine Blue on a butcher block table (2ftx4ft) . It was Hevea wood. It turned out really good so I have to assume most of the bad reviews are people who don't know what they are doing or have unrealistic expectations. I used the Minwax wood conditioner because I already had it. According to the Conditioner, it said to sand with 220 grit sandpaper but the stain said 180. I had already sanded it and applied th...

August 7, 2026
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hard to apply

I had it tinted a color and was not pleased with how it applied to the wood. It seems blotchy, and variations were hard to control. The wood was pine, so that may have been the problem. I ended up painting it instead.

August 4, 2026
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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for taking the time to review the Color Series Stain. We apologize you had an issue with the results of the product. Since pine is a poro...

MINWAXAugust 5, 2026

MINWAX

Great product if you want to match another color.

Would Recommend

I had Sherwin Williams paint store custom mix and match the color of my oak flooring. I made hickory window sills and oak frame for a wall mounted tv. The stain felt a bit thick to apply. I use a staining cloth foam pad to apply. I let it set for 5 minutes (set a timer) then I wiped off the access, which took a little elbow grease. I did apply a prestain to the hickory but not to the oak. I think I will apply the prestain to the rest of my trim. I have to say the color match was perfect. The s...

August 3, 2026

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It’s a Minwax product and the quality is as expected.

July 22, 2026
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Not close.

Bought aged barrel, it was more like a gray/blue paint. Nothing close the sample.

July 5, 2026
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Response from MINWAX

We apologize if you were not satisfied with the color of the stain for your project. Since each type of wood can take the stain differently, we do r...

MINWAXJuly 6, 2026

MINWAX

Color wasn't close

Would Not Recommend

Ordered "Rustic Cherry". Should have known I was in trouble when the splash on the can was purple. Tested on a piece of red oak and pine and it came out dark purple. Anybody need a gallon of stain for a kids room?

July 3, 2026
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Response from MINWAX

We apologize if you were not satisfied with the color of the stain for your project. Since each type of wood can take the stain differently, we do r...

MINWAXJuly 6, 2026

MINWAX

Tented grey

Would Recommend

Great stuff

June 22, 2026
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